Thursday, February 11, 2016

A small amount of caffeine can do a body good, but Lean Plate Club blogger Leslie Squires says too many coffee and tea drinkers could be consuming too much. (Thinkstock) WASHINGTON — A small amount of caffeine can do a body good, but Lean Plate Club Many people cannot function without their morning dose of caffeine. Usually a cup of coffee, tea, or a soda is all that is needed. As the day goes on, people may turn again to one of these drinks to get an afternoon “pick-me-up.” For most of us The wake-up call For many, the caffeine kick is the primary reason we choose either beverage; it’s the oil to our engines when we’re still feeling a bit creaky in the morning. Based purely on its composition, coffee should win hands down: a cup of tea On the average, Coffee drinkers consume 2 cups a day. Both Coffee and Tea contain caffeine, which has been linked to adverse health effects such as elevated blood pressure, gastric upset, and anxiety. But, both Coffee and Tea contain other health-promoting According to the National Institutes of Health, caffeine has no nutritional value. It's found naturally in the leaves, seeds and fruits of more than 60 plants, including tea leaves, kola nuts, coffee beans and cocoa beans. It's also found in processed For many, caffeine can help us out with that, whether it's a boost from a morning cup of coffee or a mug of steeped tea. But there's so much more to caffeine than just the classic cup of Joe — it's hidden in some unexpected places, like a scoop of ice .

P.S. This fun-seeming office went from full-fat coffee to decaf and saw a 19 percent drop in output. The unnamed caffeine-sensitive person from before has been told that black tea makes her mean, which isn't such a surprise given that some varieties can For day-to-day caffeine infusion, the Fellow Duo Coffee Steeper is a great alternative to the messy French press or the old burnt tasting drip machine. Simply add your coarsely ground coffee or tea leaves, add your water, steep (3-5 minutes for hot water tea because it's made from the coffee plant and is made from a fruit. Ciummo says it's best categorized as a fruit tisane, or herbal tea. It is slightly sweet and has fruit notes to it. The drink does contain caffeine, but only about a quarter of the And if you thought coffee could get complex, tea is an order of magnitude more so, with greater variety, flavors, aromas, and characters than anything you'll get from a bean. It doesn't hurt that tea's injection of caffeine is so much gentler on the body .